The avoidance of Market timing is by far the hardest aspect of investing. Market timing requires the most prudence, the most disciplined, the most long-term vision in order to not […]
Index To Portfolio Allocation Content
The art of portfolio allocation and portfolio construction have been debated for years. When it comes to prudent investing, however the science is very clear. In this area you will find a plethora of information concerning an academic and scientific approach to portfolio allocation and construction. There are number of subtleties that can often throw people off track, it's important you get educated about the realities of what the science teaches concerning how to pick a different investments for a well diversified global based portfolio.
Stock Pickers Market?
06/28/2011 by
Just getting back from the Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) conference in Austin. Other than 104 degree temperatures, it was a great conference.
Anyways, I got to meet and talk to Eugene Fama and Kenneth French. They will probably win a Nobel Prize at some point for their ground breaking research on which our portfolios are based. They are some big brains!
I’d like to share with you a little of what French had to say. I love the consistency of his message. He doesn’t change with the wind. Based on his extensive research, he knows what works and he sticks with it through all market cycles. He only has ONE message.
Portfolio Construction: The Mideast Wants Free Markets
03/15/2011 by
A client called and asked somewhat nervously if, with all the turmoil going on in Northern Africa, were we invested in Egypt and Libya? The implication was that if we were invested in one of these two countries, should we sell? Or, if we were not invested in one of these countries, should we buy?
The Three Factor Model
01/21/2011 by
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We’re back after a short rest and we couldn’t be more excited for 2011!!
This week, Paul Nichols, the president of Financial Abundance gives a market update (as of 1-19-11) and reinforces the Three Factor Model. Listen in and find out more about why we subscribe to an academic approach to investing and how it can help you. Financial Abundance operates under the core belief that education plus understanding leads to clarity and confidence resulting in peace of mind.
Financial Abundance, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisor based in Centre County with offices throughout Pennsylvania.
Visit Financial Abundance’s website and send Paul a note about the show or a question that you would like to have answered under the “Ask the Coach” link.
Fee Explanation
12/02/2010 by
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This week, Paul Nichols, the president of Financial Abundance gives a market update (as of 11-30-10) and talks about why you should own all the asset classes in your investment accounts. With the holiday season upon us, Paul touches on how we’re a little nicer to our fellow man during this time of year and mentions his favorite compassionate capitalist. Financial Abundance operates under the core belief that education plus understanding leads to clarity and confidence resulting in peace of mind.
Financial Abundance, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisor based in Centre County with offices throughout Pennsylvania.
Visit Financial Abundance’s website and send Paul a note about the show or a question that you would like to have answered under the “Ask the Coach” link.
Share Classes
11/09/2010 by
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This week, Paul Nichols, the president of Financial Abundance gives a market update (as of 11-8-10) and talks about share classes and their definitions. Financial Abundance operates under the core belief that education plus understanding leads to clarity and confidence resulting in peace of mind.
Financial Abundance, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisor based in Centre County with offices throughout Pennsylvania.
Visit Financial Abundance’s website and send Paul a note about the show or a question that you would like to have answered under the “Ask the Coach” link.
http://www.FinancialAbundanceInc.com or 866-867-5745
Thank you
Do You Have An Investment Philosophy?
11/01/2010 by
This is a very simple question whose answer has far reaching implications to your life savings and retirement peace of mind. I have asked this question to hundreds of people […]
Portfolio Talk
08/10/2010 by
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This is Financial Abundance’s first podcast without a radio show attachment. This is a new format for us, a shorter show that’s more to the point and streamlined. Let us know what you think and drop us a line if you have a subject for the Investor Coach!
Paul Nichols is the President of Financial Abundance, Inc., a registered investment advisor based in Central Pennsylvania with offices in State College and Lewisburg in Centre County.
Visit Financial Abundance’s website and send Paul Nichols a note about the show or a question that you would like to have answered under the “Ask the Coach” link.
http://www.FinancialAbundanceInc.com or give us a call at 866-867-5745
Thank you
Should you sell your gold?
06/29/2010 by
This week, Paul Nichols, the president of Financial Abundance answers a question that multiple people have phoned and emailed in. Is now the time to buy or sell gold? Paul […]
10 Must-Answer Questions
04/13/2010 by
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Paul and Deb sit down to answer 10 of the 20 Must-Answer Questions. Do you know how the markets work? Do you know how to measure diversification in your portfolio? Listen in as these and other questions are answered.
Free Market Portfolio Theory
09/22/2009 by
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Last week Paul exposed many of the myths that the financial industry propagates. This week he talks with Luke and reveals the truths and explains the Free Market Portfolio Theory.
The 20 Questions for Creating Financial Peace of Mind
07/01/2009 by
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Paul and Luke review and explain the 20 must answer questions. How many can you answer yes to?
Portfolio Construction: Choosing your Investment Philosophy
03/02/2009 by
The second step in Choosing your Investment Philosophy involves examining your beliefs about the market. Our beliefs, whether conscious or subconscious, are the root of action. Beliefs about the market and how it works are largely responsible for dictating decisions made regarding investments. Formed for many reasons and based on numerous factors, beliefs may be changed instantaneously based on new information or a new understanding. For this reason, it is important to consciously examine your beliefs about the market.
Markets Work
First, let’s examine the efficient market belief.
Portfolio Allocation Investor Quiz
05/13/2008 by
Must Answer Questions for Confident Investing
These questions are based on the core belief that education plus understanding leads to confidence and peace of mind around investing. In other words, confusion, stress and anxiety are the result when we are “in the dark” about important investment issues. Note: When answering these questions, you must be 100% confident that you know the answer to the question to qualify for a “yes” answer on the quiz.
Our Mission
05/13/2008 by
Our goal at Financial Abundance is to save the world one investor at a time. We want to play our part in the solution to create peace of mind for individuals, families and businesses about their investments. This can be accomplished, through education and understanding with research and studies from Nobel laureates and professors at leading universities around the country. We want to show people that they can, for the first time in their lives, have peace of mind about how they invest; that sleepless nights of doubt can be converted into confidence about their direction regardless of the current economic conditions. Regardless if you’re from Penn State or the state pen you can learn how to be a prudent and educated investor.
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